Corporate finance and restructuring expert, assisting companies seeking to raise finance and those experiencing financial challenges.
Alton has over 25 years of international experience covering a wide range of corporate finance and restructuring transactions. He has taken lead advisory and negotiation roles on high-profile restructuring, turnaround and insolvency transactions across Australasian and European markets.
He has also held senior banking roles focused on supporting corporate, institutional and private equity clients to raise finance for acquisitions, capital expenditure, project finance, working capital and business growth.
Sector coverage and experience includes manufacturing, energy, retail, hospitality, property, mining, agriculture, viticulture, financial services and media.
In recent years, Alton has also built expertise in sustainable finance and has advised major corporations and banks in relation to the issuance of green loans or bonds, social loans and sustainability linked loans.
Alton works constructively with stakeholders to develop well-considered, innovative solutions designed to achieve optimal outcomes. Depending on client requirements, he can assist with structuring and raising debt or equity capital, pre-lend reviews, turnaround strategies or independent business reviews.
"The key to success lies not just in the numbers, but in understanding the unique challenges and opportunities each business faces. I believe in crafting solutions that are as resilient as they are strategic."
Alton Pollard
Qualifications & memberships
Member, RITANZ
Member, INFINZ
Executive Certificate in Advancing Sustainability, New York University Stern School of Business
Certificate of Executive Leadership, University of Auckland & University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Auckland